The Zimbabwe consulate in South Africa has expressed surprise that some Zimbabweans are deliberately avoiding official crossing points for unknown reasons.
Speaking to SABC News, Mrs Melody Chaurura, the Zimbabwe Consul-General said:
“Let me start by saying Zimbabwe strongly believes in nurturing good relations with its neighbors for mutual benefit.
Certainly, management of borders and ensuring safe and orderly migration remains a priority.
It is Zimbabwe’s expectation that people will use designated crossing points to visit other countries or to return home.
Regrettably, it has came to the attention of authorities that there are some people who deliberately avoid official crossing points for unknown reasons.
It is this revelation that motivated Zimbabwe and South Africa to establish platforms of dialogue aimed at developing solutions to this shared problem.
As you may already be aware, there are border patrols on both sides of the Limpopo.
The expectation is that these patrols will act as a strong deterrent to would be offenders on both sides.”
Frankly speaking, no government benefits from the use of unsanctioned points due to the huge losses associated with this undesirable behavior.
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